"The assistive technology model assumes that a printed curriculum is a given and provides tools to support individual access to it. Tools such as the video enlarger are not integral to the curriculum, but rather, are associated with the individual students who need them; they are simply means to helping these students overcome barriers in the curriculum."
UDL "reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for assistive technologies. Students with motor difficulties who access the computer via alternative keyboards or single ability switches will still need their tools. However, we believe the role of assistive technologies and the way people view them will shift as UDL curricula become more available "
"The assistive technology model assumes that a printed curriculum is a given and provides tools to support individual access to it. Tools such as the video enlarger are not integral to the curriculum, but rather, are associated with the individual students who need them; they are simply means to helping these students overcome barriers in the curriculum."
UDL "reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for assistive technologies. Students with motor difficulties who access the computer via alternative keyboards or single ability switches will still need their tools. However, we believe the role of assistive technologies and the way people view them will shift as UDL curricula become more available "
Accessibility Handout - What's already on your computer?
Evaluating online tools for accessibility - a great resource!